YEARLY HIGH
0.2811 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2268 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2681 AFN

2018 HUF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.2268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2755 to the December average rate of 0.2665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2811 was up 4.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 281,101 AFN
2017 Average 248,475 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 226,766 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,335.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2771
0.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2708, compared to 0.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0443 AFN (High: 0.2711 / Low: 0.2268). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AFN (High: 0.2766 / Low: 0.2717).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0443 (+19.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2747
2017 Avg (February) 0.2304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2794 0.2690 0.2755
February 0.2811 0.2702 0.2747
March 0.2766 0.2717 0.2743
April 0.2805 0.2710 0.2755
May 0.2698 0.2569 0.2652
June 0.2648 0.2547 0.2596
July 0.2676 0.2552 0.2626
August 0.2654 0.2547 0.2599
September 0.2759 0.2608 0.2690
October 0.2735 0.2617 0.2686
November 0.2711 0.2268 0.2658
December 0.2695 0.2640 0.2665